Pros

Cons

Not enough built-in RAM

RAM is difficult to upgrade

Integrated graphics reduces available RAM

Not suitable for gaming

At A Glance

Apple moves to an all dual-core hardware lineup with the introduction of this low-end mini. No longer equipped with a 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo chip, this model now runs on a 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo -- without any change to its $599 price tag. Other specs -- the60GB hard drive, integrated Intel graphics, and 512MB of installed RAM -- remain unchanged from the previous entry-level Mac mini offering.

Manufacturer’s Description

Live the digital life in stylish simplicity up to four times faster. Just 6.5 inches square and 2 inches small, Mac mini lets you have more fun with your music, photos and movies, more quickly and more easily. Enjoy them up close or far away with the included Apple Remote. Delivering unprecedented power in such a small package the Mac mini runs up to four times faster than previously. Coupled with Mac OS X, Mac mini runs all your software speedily.